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Loved by the locals: Auckland
Spread over 4000km of designated marine park, the glistening waters of the Hauraki Gulf reach from the shores of Auckland...
Auckland Sky Tower and the illuminated light path bicycle lane beside the highway. © Mlenny
Regal Residency Visit website
Welcome to Regal Residency Auckland. Located in the east of city, having some of the best views across the Auckland Harbour and just off the . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Waiheke Island
Do what the locals do on Waiheke Island. Read the story . . .
Matakana Village Visit website
In 2002 locals Richard and Christine Didsbury purchased the old Matakana timber yard, with a vision to transform the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it rural service spot into a . . . More . . .
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Kawau: an island apart
Locals describe living on Kawau Island as ‘quiet.' It’s not surprising; there are no proper roads and no shops, not even a dairy. Read the story . . .
Mercer Backpackers Visit website
Historic Mercer Hotel Backpackers is at Mercer Airport on Koheroa Rd between SH 1 at Mercer and SH 2 at Mangatawhiri. . . . More . . .
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Five picks for a weekend in Takapuna
A short drive across Auckland’s harbour bridge leads to an iconic beach, great cafés and, in summer, water-based activities in the warm sea. Read the story . . .
Knightsbridge Motor Lodge Visit website
34 modern ground-floor units. Walking distance to MIT, 15 minutes to the airport. Close to Hunters Plaza Shopping Centre and swimming pools. . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: West Auckland
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Budget Travellers Inn Visit website
Ideally located close to Auckland Airport and 1.5km to Rainbow's End Theme Park, Manukau Shopping Centre, restaurants, cinemas, tenpin bowling, greyhound racing and more. . . . More . . .
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Great Barrier Island: a rugged road trip
It’s as if a chunk of Coromandel Peninsula floated off to the north. There’s the surf beach side and the quieter bay side, like Coromandel, with the steep choppy spine in between. Read the story . . .
Airport Manor Inn Visit website
3 minutes from airport, within walking distance of many restaurants, near main road leading to inner city centre. 20 quality and fully equipped units with . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: East Auckland
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Takapuna Beach Holiday Park Visit website
A small park in a superb location on Takapuna Beach. Excellent swimming, fishing and yachting. Boat ramp. Central to shopping, restaurants, theatre, close to sports . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Point Chevalier
If you’re partial to a peninsula and you like your city settlements on the quirky side, the trio of suburbs near central Auckland’s inner harbour is well worth exploring. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Sandringham
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